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Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?

Last week I wrote about Value-Based Work as one of  7 “Work smarter” practices described in the book, Great at Work by Morton T. Hansen. These practices are divided into… Read more “Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?”

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August 24, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Running and Truss Design

I’ve been running for years and often think about the correlation between running and effective truss design. One aspect is “pace”. Pace If you’ve ever run any… Read more “Running and Truss Design”

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June 25, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Experienced Designers Wanted

If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Before starting the conversation,… Read more “Experienced Designers Wanted”

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June 14, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Book Review: RE-WORK

I’ve been reading Jason Fried’s writings for over a year now. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Basecamp. Not only has he written best selling books,… Read more “Book Review: RE-WORK”

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January 17, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss

There are many projects these days that require a parapet wall in the building design. To understand in detail the nature of and requirement for parapets, please… Read more “The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss”

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November 20, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus. In… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)”

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October 30, 2017November 6, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus.… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)”

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October 23, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. Please click here to review. You see, there is much, much more… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)”

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October 16, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks

With the MiTek software being so powerful these days, one thing truss designers often overlook is the proper application of analog on an “M-Block” end condition. This… Read more “Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks”

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October 2, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Gable End Sheathing in MiTek

Are you aware that the MiTek software will allow you to sheath your gables in the software? Are you using this tool? Consider the value it could… Read more “Gable End Sheathing in MiTek”

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June 19, 2017June 22, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Designers Wanted

If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Below, I have co-opted… Read more “Designers Wanted”

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May 15, 2017January 25, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Continuing Education: A Cost or an Investment?

I was privileged to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per the 2015 NDS”. The course instructors included… Read more “Continuing Education: A Cost or an Investment?”

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April 17, 2017April 17, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

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